Rebbe Nachman describes a wave in the ocean that appears to be so beautiful. Really, it is none other than a killer rogue wave, the evil inclination in disguise. The white fire at its crest is a lethal dark-side angel. Today, we learn how to fend off the… [Read more...]

"The Ways of the Righteous" is one of Judaim's prime guidebooks to character refinement and improvement. We humans have the bodies of mammals but the souls of angels. The more we strive to refine character, the more our souls can channel our bodies in the upright path. This wonderful book teaches… [Read more...]

A pilot's life depends on his trusting his instrument panel rather than trusting his own logic. For a person to survive emotionally, he or she also must depend on a much more reliable source than their own clouded… [Read more...]

When a person speaks words that shine with charm, they glow in the heart of the listener. That glow makes a deep impression in the listener's… [Read more...]

A Noahide's prayers are not written in any prayer book. They are written on the walls of the Noahide… [Read more...]

Here is an original melody that came to me under the starry sky of one beautiful Sabbath evening here in the south of Israel. This recording features Guy Tzvi Mintz on guitar and vocal with yours truly on Native Israel flutes and background vocal. I hope you enjoy it, for it's a piece of my soul… [Read more...]

This is a parable about our true source of vitality. A leaf thought that the other creatures who had no connection to the tree had a better life than she did. She wanted to be free and to fly in the wind. She decided to sever herself from the tree. Here's what… [Read more...]

The forces of light and holiness engage in a constant fierce battle with the forces of darkness and evil. The moon symbolizes this battle, which is also the individual struggle of each one of… [Read more...]

The 6th and 7th Noahide Laws are easy to uphold. The 6th is the prohibition of eating the flesh of a live animal. This law also encompasses the laws of kindness to animals, which is the main focus of today's lesson. The 7th law is the societal obligation to create a judicial… [Read more...]

We often see things that seem outrageous, either grossly unfair or extremely negative. Yet, we don't understand the Divine wisdom that's behind life's unpleasant moments. So, as soon as understanding kicks out, emuna must kick… [Read more...]

The light of inherent Divine wisdom is so dazzling bright and intense that it requires preparing a suitable vessel to merit it. Rebbe Nachman teaches how.… [Read more...]

Buying, selling, service-providing and exchanging goods play such a significant role in our daily lives. The prohibition of theft is therefore designed to protect people's property and assets. In the absence of such a prohibition, chaos… [Read more...]